It happened on a… May 16

2019

“Rocketman” film based on life of singer Elton John starring Taron Egerton premieres at the Cannes Film Festival.

Last episode of TV sitcom “The Big Bang Theory” starring Jim Parson, Johnny Galecki and Kaley Cuoco after 12 seasons.

2002

“Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones” directed by George Lucas, starring Ewan McGregor, Hayden Christensen and Natalie Portman opens in cinemas.

1990

Fire breaks out at Quebec’s largest tire dump (3 million tires)in St.-Amable near Montreal; rages for four days before being put out.

1986

“Top Gun”, directed by Tony Scott and starring Tom Cruise premieres.

1985

Michael Jordan named NBA Rookie of Year.

1984

“When Doves Cry” single released by Prince (Billboard Song of the Year 1984).

1929

The first Academy Awards were held in Hollywood.

1920

Joan of Arc was canonized in Rome.

1862

Jean Joseph Etienne Lenoir builds 1st automobile.

1817

Mississippi River steamboat service begins.

1770

Marie Antoinette, at age 14, married the future King Louis XVI of France, who was 15.